The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), along with team owners and league partners, hosted a launch ceremony in Dubai to announce the debut of the Afghanistan Premier League T20 (APL T20). During the event, officials revealed the league's first three teams, their official identities, and the main championship trophy. The three founding franchises taking part in the inaugural season are Axcel United Kabul, Balkh Zwanan, and Kandahar Warriors. Each team aims to represent the passion of local cricket fans across different regions of Afghanistan. Team owners shared their vision for the league, focusing on building professional organizations, developing young local talent, and delivering an exciting, competitive style of play. The league also unveiled its championship trophy, named 'Koh-E-Zafar'. The design is inspired by Afghanistan's famous mountain ranges, symbolizing strength, endurance, and top-level sporting achievement. ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf noted that the name ...
Rashmika Mandanna has praised Ravi Teja's latest film Irumudi . The actor said the film unexpectedly touched her and praised the team for telling a story that she believes needs to be discussed. Irumudi released in theatres on August 21 and has been doing well at the box office. Sharing her thoughts on X, Rashmika said that people growing up in small towns often turn to their elders when something troubles them. Rashmika wrote, "Yesterday I had the opportunity to watch Irumudi.. What a beautiful film it is.. it hit me in ways I didn't see coming.. Generally when we grow up in small towns something happens to us or something bothers us our first response will be to tell our elders what happened because that's the innocence in us.. and then the reality hits us.. and we are then told to keep quiet.. no matter what.." She went on to praise the film and its cast and crew. Rashmika wrote, "This film was such a wonderful surprise and speaks of something that ...